The reason why a foreigner with 7 years of experience turned on a translator when he saw the face of "Crazy Guy." A foreigner from Kiwoom approached a transfer student from SSG

The reason why a foreigner with 7 years of experience turned on a translator when he saw the face of "Crazy Guy." A foreigner from Kiwoom approached a transfer student from SSG

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KT Wiz's foreign players William Cuevas and Emmanuel de Heysus also serve as coaches for young players.스포츠토토

He usually approaches young pitchers with jokes and tells them not only the technical skills of pitching, but also what he should have as a professional player, such as work ceremonies and mental management.

Cuevas, who has been playing in Korea for seven years this year since 2019, is currently the highest annual player among the 30 foreign players playing in the KBO League.

Cuevas, a senior Korean player, had difficulty adapting to the culture of the KBO League at first, and he said, "I thought it would have been nice to have an adult to lead me at that time," adding, "I'm approaching young players in a slightly different way than Korean adults. Maybe that's why my young friends think I'm a comfortable brother."

Heyesus, who played for the Kiwoom Heroes last year and has been wearing KT's uniform since this season, approaches the players very friendly. He quickly became a member of the team after being called "Hesu."

"In the U.S., we were taught to approach rookies or newcomers so that they can quickly adapt to the team," Heyesus said. "Young players need to grow up to be helpful to the team, so we are with young players and give them advice." He also said that thanks to Cuevas, he was able to adapt to KT quickly.

"I think he is a pitcher with great potential. He tells me that if I throw the ball with confidence, I will become a better pitcher," Heissus said of Won Sang-hyun, a second-year pitcher and rookie of the year Kim Dong-hyun. "I think it will be of great help to our team if we show good fastballs like this one."

"Foreign pitchers always monitor my mood and help me manage my mental health," Won said. "Especially, Cuevas teaches me how to pitch calmly. There was a day when I felt low in Okinawa. He translated the video and said, "Didn't you promise me last year that you won't have a hard time anymore?" Even though you can't understand the language, the interest of the players who are on the same page helps a lot."

Kim Min and left-handed pitcher Oh Won-seok from SSG Landers are also being helped by Cuevas and Heyesus in a one-on-one trade. "Heyesus tells me that he wanted to help me as soon as I arrive, and he tells me many things, saying, 'I hope I do well,'" Oh said. "The same goes for Cuevas. When I try to play catch, they both come and let me off guard. Heyesus takes the ball and Cuevas speaks."

When asked what he said, he said, "It's similar to what the coach said. He taught me how to use my lower body." Wouldn't foreign players become a true one-team to attract young players? This culture seems to play a part in the reason why KT plays fall baseball despite its always difficult season.